ICSE Class 10 Geography Question 17 of 32

Climate of India — Question 17

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Question 17

How are the sources of rainfall in the north-west part of India different from the rain experienced on the eastern coastal areas in winter?

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The winter rainfall in the north-west part of India occurs due to westerly depressions or temperate cyclones originating in the Mediterranean sea. On the contrary the rainfall experienced on the eastern coastal areas in winter is due to North-East monsoon winds.